Handling of personal information (this site)
The ◯◯ Management Office (hereinafter referred to as the Office) respects the privacy of those who use this site (hereinafter referred to as the “users”) and will pay close attention to managing the personal information of users (as defined below) and handle it appropriately.
Handling of personal information by the Office
The Office handles personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Policy.
Definition of personal information
Personal information is information about an individual user that can identify the individual user by the name, date of birth, and other descriptions contained in the information. In addition, even if the information alone cannot identify the user, it can be easily compared with other information, and as a result, the information also includes information that can identify the individual user.
Purpose of use of personal information
The purpose of use of personal information on this site is as follows. The Office will acquire personal information within the necessary scope and will not use it beyond the purpose of use.
(1) Provision of services to users on this site by the Office. (2) Personal authentication of registered members on this site and provision of services to members. (3) Disclosure of personal information to companies using this site, etc., based on the user’s will. (4) Recruiting and contacting interviewees for the distribution of announcements, news, and surveys (including some advertisements) from the Secretariat, and for the creation of articles, etc. (5) Accepting applications for surveys, campaigns, monitors, etc., and contacting winners and sending gifts, etc. (6) Responses to inquiries, etc.

Voluntariness of providing personal information and consequences of not providing it

Providing personal information on this site is optional. However, if you do not enter the required items for the implementation of each service on this site, you may not be able to receive each service.

Changes to personal information, etc.

In principle, only the user himself/herself may confirm, change, add, or delete the personal information registered as a member on this site in accordance with the prescribed procedures. However, if there is a risk of harm to the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the user himself/herself or a third party, if it significantly interferes with the proper implementation of the Secretariat’s service operations, or if it violates other laws and regulations, we may not be able to confirm, change, add, or delete it.

Providing personal information to third parties

In principle, we do not provide the user’s personal information to third parties such as companies using this site without the user’s consent. The information will be provided only after the user’s consent has been obtained after specifying the recipient and the content of the information to be provided. However, the user’s personal information may be provided in the following cases.

(1) When the Secretariat determines that the user will cause harm to a third party. (2) When it is necessary for the protection of a person’s life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person. (3) When it is particularly necessary for the improvement of public health or the promotion of healthy child development, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the user. (4) When it is necessary to cooperate with a national institution, local government, or a person commissioned by them in carrying out duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the consent of the user may hinder the performance of the said duties. (5) When the court, public prosecutor’s office, police, bar association, consumer center, or an institution with equivalent authority requests the disclosure of personal information. (6) When the user himself/herself explicitly requests the disclosure or provision to a third party. (7) When disclosure or provision is permitted by law. (8) When the Secretariat reasonably determines that it is necessary to provide other services to the user himself/herself. Scope of third parties
The recipient of personal information in the following cases will not be considered a third party.
(1) When the Secretariat entrusts all or part of the handling of personal information to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use. The Secretariat is responsible for the handling of personal information by the entrusted party. (2) When personal information is provided in connection with the succession of the business due to the merger of the Secretariat or other reasons.
Disclaimer
The Secretariat shall not be liable for the acquisition of personal information by a third party in the following cases.
(1) When the user himself/herself discloses personal information to a specific company using the functions of this site or other means. (2) When the user or another user is unintentionally identified by information entered on this site by the user himself/herself. (3) When personal information is provided by the user himself/herself on an external site linked from this site and used. (4) When information that can identify the user (ID, password, etc.) is obtained by a person other than the user himself/herself.
About outsourcing
The Secretariat may outsource all or part of the handling of personal information to an external party. When entrusting data, we select contractors on the condition that they ensure a sufficient level of personal information protection, and we will enter into a contract regarding the protection of personal information before entrusting data to them. In addition, we will provide necessary and appropriate supervision over the management of the contractor.

Use of statistical data

The Secretariat may create statistical data based on the provided personal information, processed so that individuals cannot be identified. The Secretariat may use statistical data that does not identify individuals without any restrictions. In this case, the copyright belongs to the Secretariat.

About identity verification

When responding to requests for disclosure, correction, deletion, or suspension of use of personal information, the Secretariat will verify the identity of the user using information that can identify the individual (name, address, telephone number, date of birth, member ID (email address), password, etc.). The Secretariat shall not be held responsible if anyone other than the user obtains and uses information that can identify the individual.

About management of personal information

The Secretariat will strive to continuously take necessary and appropriate safety measures in technical and organizational terms against the risk of unauthorized access to personal information or the loss, destruction, tampering, leakage, etc. of personal information. In addition, the secretariat will comply with laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal information, industry norms and customs, and public order and good morals.

Changes to “Personal Information Handling (This Site)”

The secretariat will continually review this “Personal Information Handling (This Site)” and strive to improve it. In doing so, it may be changed without notice to users.

Personal Information Protection Manager
The personal information of users will be managed responsibly by the following person.

Secretary General of the Site Management Secretariat [Email address deleted]

Inquiries regarding personal information of users will be handled as follows.

(1) Confirmation of the content entered by the user on this site

[If you are a member of this site] Log in from the top page with your ID (email address) and password and check the “Change various settings” screen. Users can also change, add, delete, and suspend use (cancel registration) of content themselves.

[If a non-member or member applies while not logged in] Please contact the company you applied to directly.

(2) Other inquiries

For other inquiries regarding personal information, please use the opinion/inquiry form. We will inform you of the procedure within one week.

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Supplementary Provisions Established and enforced on January 27, 2025